Altura

Altura is a town and a civil parish in the municipality of , , Portugal. The population in 2011 was 2,195, in an area of 11.10 km2. It is a popular summer destination due to its beaches by the Atlantic Ocean.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Cacela train station and Praia Verde.

Railway station
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is a railway station.

Beach
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is a beach.

Aerodrome
is a coastal airstrip in Castro…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vila Nova de Cacela and Monte Gordo.

Town
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, or simply Cacela, is a town and…

Town
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is a town and a freguesia of the… is situated 5 km east of Altura.

Altura

Latitude
37.1904° or 37° 11′ 26″ north
Longitude
-7.5083° or 7° 30′ 30″ west
Population
2,110
Elevation
29 metres (95 feet)
Open location code
8C9J5FRR+5M
Geo­Names ID
8011985
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Highlights: Mercado Municipal de Altura and Monte de Cima.

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